NFL Draft Profile: WR Hakeem Butler, Iowa State

LAWRENCE, KS - NOVEMBER 03: Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Hakeem Butler (18) runs after the catch in the third quarter of a Big 12 football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and Kansas Jayhawks on November 3, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, KS. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Assessment

SAN ANTONIO, TX – DECEMBER 28: Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Hakeem Butler (18) reaches out for a catch during the Alamo Bowl between the Washington State Cougars and Iowa State Cyclones on December 28, 2018 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Route Running: Good route runner in general. Has a good release because of the technique he uses to get around players when pressed. Not tight with his cuts, should work on being more consistent. 15/18.

Size/Speed: Excellent size and good speed. Lacks the acceleration. Takes a few steps to get up to full speed. Size is incredible. Uses his size to his advantage often. 17/18.

Physicality: Extremely physical after the catch, should really use his physicality better before. Tough to bring down in the open field, fights for yards. 11/12.

Body Control: Excellent body control. Knows where his feet are at all times. Shows NFL type body control, usually gets both feet down. Very fluid while running with the football. 9/10.

Blocking: Inconsistent as a blocker. Sometimes he will obliterate a defensive back, other times he will whiff and miss him completely. When he gets his hands on someone, he can lock down a perimeter. 6/8.

Leadership/Attitude: Good attitude. Not a leader which is fine, but forgets about his drops (sometimes too much). ⅚.

Overall: Hakeem Butler has massive upside to be a very talented receiver. Provided that he can improve his route running and size up on some of his drop issues, Butler could potentially grow into a top #1 receiver talent. 82/100.

Personality Assessment:

Super likable guy. Mature. Presents himself very well. No off of the field red flags. Shouldn’t have any issues in an NFL locker room. (+3).

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John Vogel has been an avid football fan since he was seven. Over the past fifteen years, he has slowly transitioned from fan to analyst. John serves as the New Orleans Saints Editor here on Full Press Coverage.

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